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Desmond Bane Appears On The Injury Report
Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (back) is uncertain for Tuesday's playoff meeting with the Golden State Warriors. The 23-year-old has played exceptionally well throughout the postseason thus far, averaging 21.4 points while shooting nearly 47% from deep. Yet, Bane is now battling lower back soreness, so it would be a tough loss for Memphis if […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoSteven Adams Remains Out On Tuesday Evening
Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams won't play on Tuesday against Golden State. The veteran remains out because of COVID-19 health and safety protocols, although he probably wouldn't have seen much work anyway had he been available. Nonetheless, there's a chance Adams could be back for Game 3 on Saturday. In the meantime, Brandon Clarke and […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoKlay Thompson Battling Knee Soreness
Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (knee) is questionable ahead of Tuesday's playoff meeting with Memphis. The sharpshooter is currently dealing with right knee soreness. Fortunately, it's not the same one he injured during the 2019 NBA Finals. Thompson's s current ailment seemingly came out of nowhere, so his name popping up on the injury […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoMarcus Smart Uncertain For Game 2
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (quadriceps) is questionable ahead of the Game 2 postseason matchup against the Bucks. The defensive specialist took a beating during Game 1 on Sunday afternoon, sustaining a right quad contusion and a right shoulder stinger. Yet, knowing Smart's history and toughness, it's unlikely he won't be out there for Game […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoGeorge Hill Out On Tuesday Night
Milwaukee Bucks guard George Hill (abdomen) is out for the playoff showdown against Boston on Tuesday night. The 35-year-old has been dealing with an abdominal strain, causing him to miss the entire postseason series versus the Chicago Bulls and the second-round opener against the Celtics on Sunday. It's unknown how much longer Hill will be […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoDevin Booker Good To Go For Game 1
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (hamstring) will suit up for the playoff meeting against Dallas on Monday night. Booker was sidelined with a right hamstring strain during the first-round matchup with New Orleans. However, after missing a few games in the series, the 25-year-old returned for Game 6, earlier than anticipated, to finish with 13 […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoJohn Metchie III Expects To Be Ready To Go In July
Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III (knee) says he will be ready to go in July while adding he feels "amazing." In December, the former Alabama product tore his left ACL during the SEC Championship. As a result, his draft stock fell, ultimately causing him to fall to the Texans, who selected him with […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoDaniel Jones Still Giants Starting Quarterback
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is still considered the team's starter. Despite the team recently declining Jones' fifth-year option, general manager Joe Schoen indicated that the signal-caller is still the No. 1 option on the depth chart. The 24-year-old showed promise during his rookie year by finishing with 3,027 yards, 24 touchdowns, more than […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoEagles GM: Jalen Reagor "Anticipated" To Remain In Philly
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jalen Reagor isn't expected to be dealt ahead of the 2022-23 season. This revelation came from general manager Howie Roseman, who appeared to shut down trade rumors by recently stating, "Jalen Reagor is a Philadelphia Eagle, and he's going to be here. He's worked tremendously hard to get in shape and come […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoDeebo Samuel Still Wants Out Of San Francisco
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel remains "dug in" regarding his request for a trade. The 2022 NFL Draft came and went, but the hybrid superstar remains on the roster, even after reports came to life that the Lions and Jets made offers to acquire his services. Samuel, who is coming off the best […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoGeno Smith Could Still Earn Starting Gig In Seattle
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith could end up as the team's No. 1 option come the regular season. With the organization opting not to select a signal-caller during the NFL Draft or acquire Baker Mayfield, Smith may be battling Drew Lock throughout training camp for the starting job. Seattle is looking to fill a massive […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoP.J. Tucker Listed On Injury Report Once Again
Miami Heat forward P.J. Tucker (calf) is once again listed on the league's official injury report. The veteran is questionable ahead of the series-opening match versus Philadelphia on Monday night due to a nagging right calf strain. However, he's been playing with the ailment throughout all of the postseason, so it's highly unlikely he won't […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoMarkieff Morris Questionable For Game 1 With An Illness
Miami Heat forward Markieff Morris (illness) may miss Monday's postseason opener versus Philadelphia. Morris is currently dealing with a non-COVID-19 respiratory illness. However, even if Morris is available, he probably won't see much of the floor anyway. Yet, that could change if P.J. Tucker (calf) can't suit up, although he'll likely be out there despite […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoCaleb Martin May Miss Game 1 Against Philadelphia
Miami Heat guard Caleb Martin (ankle) is uncertain for Monday's playoff meeting against the 76ers. The 26-year-old is currently dealing with a sprained left ankle, although it's unknown exactly how severe the injury is. Nonetheless, Jimmy Butler (knee) may not play, and Kyle Lowry (hamstring) has already been ruled out. As a result, Martin may […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoMax Strus Uncertain For Game 1 Versus 76ers
Miami Heat guard Max Strus (hamstring) is questionable for Monday's game with the 76ers. The 26-year-old played well during the first-round playoff meeting against the Hawks, averaging 14.0 points and 1.4 steals. However, Strus is now dealing with a hamstring strain, so if he can't play, Victor Oladipo, who had 23 points during the series […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoKyle Lowry Out For Series Opener On Monday
Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (hamstring) will miss Monday's playoff meeting against Philadelphia. The veteran injured his left hamstring during Game 3 of the postseason series versus Atlanta, and he hasn't been available since. Nonetheless, with Lowry out of the lineup, Gabe Vincent should continue to take his spot in the rotation. Vincent averaged 8.4 […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoTyler Herro Dealing With An Illness
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (illness) is questionable for the series opener versus the Philadelphia 76ers. The 22-year-old doesn't have COVID. However, he's been battling a respiratory illness, forcing him to miss Friday's practice. He did return on Saturday, so it appears as if he is moving in the right direction. Nonetheless, Herro struggled throughout […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoJimmy Butler Questionable Against Philly
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (knee) is questionable for Monday's postseason matchup versus Philadelphia. The veteran wasn't available for the series finale against the Atlanta Hawks, and neither was Kyle Lowry (hamstring). As a result, Victor Oladipo entered the starting lineup and finished with 23 points off 8-for-16 shooting and three steals. Lowry has already […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoSteven Adams Remains Out For Game 1
Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams won't play on Sunday during the playoff meeting with Golden State. The veteran remains in COVID-19 health and safety protocols, so it's unknown if he'll be back for Game 2 on Tuesday. Nonetheless, Adams was phased out of the rotation during the first-round matchup versus Minnesota to give more minutes […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoAndre Iguodala Out On Sunday
Golden State Warriors guard Andre Iguodala (neck) won't play during Game 1 of the playoff matchup against Memphis. The veteran is sidelined due to a cervical disc injury, although it wouldn't be a surprise if he can't make it back for the rest of the postseason. Nonetheless, Gary Payton II continues to receive rave reviews […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoKhris Middleton Out For Game 1, As Expected
Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (knee) won't play during the series opener against Boston. This one isn't a surprise, as the veteran is expected to miss the entire second round after sustaining a Grade 2 left MCL sprain during the series versus the Chicago Bulls. Nonetheless, stranger things have happened, and players have returned sooner, […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoGeorge Hill Remains Out On Sunday Afternoon
Milwaukee Bucks guard George Hill (abdomen) won't suit up for the second-round series opener versus the Boston Celtics. The veteran didn't play during the first round against Chicago due to an abdominal strain, although had he been available, he may have gotten some work with Khris Middleton (knee) sidelined. Nonetheless, the Bucks will probably continue […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoSixers To Take Committee Approach With Joel Embiid Out
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (face, concussion) will be sidelined indefinitely after sustaining an orbital fracture during the Game 6 series-clinching win versus Toronto. Without its superstar, the team will need to fill a void at the position, although head coach Doc Rivers indicated he is prepared to take the committee approach. Philadelphia currently has […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoCharlie Kolar Taken By Ravens With Pick No. 128
The Ravens selected tight end Charlie Kolar with the 128th pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. The former Cyclone played four seasons at the collegiate level, where he finished with 2,181 yards and 23 touchdowns off 168 receptions. He's a proven pass-catcher, even more so in the red zone. However, he isn't the best blocker […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoPierre Strong Jr. Selected By Pats In Round 4
The Patriots added another running back to the roster, selecting South Dakota State's Pierre Strong Jr. with the 127th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Strong played four seasons with the Jackrabbits, compiling 3,565 yards and 33 touchdowns off 480 attempts. The 23-year-old is a fast runner, capable of making big plays once he […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoTylor Megill, Relievers Combine For No-Hitter On Friday
New York Mets starting pitcher Tylor Megill recorded the win during Friday's victory over the Phillies. The righty was on the bump for five innings (88 pitches), compiling five strikeouts while walking three batters. However, the biggest storyline of the night resulted from Megill, along with relievers Drew Smith, Joely Rodriguez, Seth Lugo, and Edwin […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoDameon Pierce Selected By Texans With Pick No. 107
The Texans selected Florida running back Dameon Pierce with the 107th pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. The former Gator finished his college career by running for 1,806 yards and 23 touchdowns for a sufficient 5.5 YPC. He was also responsible for five more trips to the end zone on the receiving end. Pierce was […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoBucs Take Cade Otton To Begin Fourth Round
The Buccaneers took Washington tight end Cade Otton to kick off the third day of the 2022 NFL Draft on Saturday. The 23-year-old, selected with the 106th overall pick, played four seasons with the Huskies, where he finished with 1,026 yards and nine touchdowns off 91 catches. He certainly doesn't lack size at 6'5'', 250 […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoDanny Gray Taken By The 49ers With Final Pick In Round 3
The 49ers picked SMU wide receiver Danny Gray with the last pick of the third round in the 2022 NFL Draft. The Niners needed a deep threat, and the team got its man by selecting Gray, a player who had 49 catches for 803 yards and nine touchdowns while also averaging an impressive 16.4 yards […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years agoJets Add Another Tight End, Select Jeremy Ruckert At 101
Ohio State tight end Jeremy Ruckert was selected by the Jets with the 101st overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. New York secured another tight end on Friday night after recently adding C.J. Uzomah and Tyler Conklin to the roster via free agency. Ruckert wasn't the most consistent receiving option throughout his time as […]
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